Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits! 

Salary range: $116,239 - $178,620 / year

What benefits can you look forward to?

• Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1 Matching
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Generous Time Off Allowances
• $2500 Annual Professional Development Funds (0.5 FTE Appointment or above)
• Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
• Medical Malpractice Insurance
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• Tuition Support Program
• Wellness Plans
• Work/Life Resources

Responsibilities*

Michigan Medicine Surgical Departments are currently seeking a Physician Assistant to assist surgeons in the medical care and management of multi-disciplinary adult inpatients at Chelsea Hospital, to include functioning as first assist in the operating room.

Responsibilities:

•           Assist the physicians by providing diagnosis and treatment of Michigan Medicine inpatients. 
• Inpatient morning rounds, process daily orders, perform various therapeutic and minor surgical procedures, wound care, progress notes, process patient discharges, patient and family education, and discharge planning. 
• Collect and assist in the interpretation of reports from diagnostic and laboratory tests, radiographic procedures, and clinical studies. 
• Assist in referrals to various internal and external facilities. 
• May further order and prescribe medications in accordance with statutes, rules and regulations of the State of Michigan. 
• Complete and record detailed narrative case evaluations in a timely manner. 
• The position typically analyzes, compares and evaluates various courses of action and has the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities.

Required Qualifications*

• Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan.  
• Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA). 
• Satisfactory completion of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP.
• AHA approved BLS 
• State of Michigan Controlled Substance License Required  
• Current DEA registration required

NOTE:

* Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.

* In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):

You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

•          Experience with robotic surgery
•          Experience in surgery or emergency room/urgent care
•          Two (2) years of surgical experience strongly preferred
•          High level of critical thinking. Ability to prioritize assignments and manage a busy work environment.
•          Excellent verbal and written communication skills, organization and problem-solving skills.
•          Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
•          High level of motivation to learn and to participate in activities to improve patient care.
•          Ability to function independently and as a team member.

Work Schedule

Hours 1.0 FTE. 13 hour shifts 
This position works primarily night shifts, on both weekdays and weekends. The position will occasionally float to the day shift to backfill absences. Shift premium will be provided for night and weekend shifts.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Physician Assistants of Michigan Medicine, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Physician Assistant opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or e-mail [email protected]. For a current listing of all open PA job opportunities at Michigan Medicine, please visit www.UMHSpa.org.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

Selection Process

Michigan Medicine seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and to maintain the excellence of the University. We welcome applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the University's research, teaching, and clinical mission, including women, members of minority groups, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The University of Michigan as a whole, is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all persons and will not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status. 

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.